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disaster

Skydiver Crashes into Scoreboard at Virginia Tech Game, Rescued

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday, prompting an emergency response. The diver was safely rescued and stabilized by first responders after landing between the letters on the scoreboard. The incident caused a delay in the game's start. Virginia Tech officials confirmed the individual was stable and thanked responders for their swift professional response.

· United States · 4 articles
politics

Obama Meets NYC Mayor Mamdani for First Time in Person

Former President Barack Obama met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in person for the first time on Saturday, visiting a Bronx child care center where they read to preschoolers and led a sing-along. The meeting marked just over Mamdani's 100th day in office. Obama had previously offered to serve as a "sounding board" during Mamdani's campaign. The visit aimed to build momentum from Mamdani's early accomplishments as the city's mayor.

· United States · 4 articles
war

N. Korea Fires 7th Ballistic Missile of Year, 4th in April

North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on April 19, marking its seventh ballistic missile launch this year and fourth in April alone. Japan's Defense Minister confirmed multiple launches with projectiles falling outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. South Korea's military is analyzing the missiles' specifications. The tests violate UN Security Council resolutions, though Pyongyang rejects the restrictions as a sovereign right to self-defense. Japan, the United States, and South Korea are coordinating their response.

· North Korea · 3 articles
sports

City Host Arsenal in Pivotal Premier League Title Showdown

Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday in a potential title-deciding clash, holding a six-point lead over Pep Guardiola's side. Arsenal have won just one of their last five matches, while City are in peak form after beating Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. A City win would cut the gap to three points with a game in hand. Mikel Arteta faces mounting pressure after three consecutive runners-up finishes.

· United Kingdom · 3 articles
celebrity

Webber Opens Up About Alcohol Recovery, Wine Auction

Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a recovering alcoholic who attends daily AA meetings after checking himself into a clinic 16 months ago. The Phantom of the Opera composer admitted his drinking had spiraled after initially quitting in 2016, with his wife Madeleine saying the family had reached a 'desperate state.' He is now writing two new musicals and auctioning his remaining wine collection through Christie's for charity.

· United Kingdom · 3 articles